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The Football Stadia Improvement Fund (FSIF) provides financial support to football clubs towards their ground improvement projects.

Funded by the Premier League with an annual budget of £6m, the FSIF awards capital grants to clubs from the Football League down to the lower levels of the National League System to improve safety at their stadia and to enable them to satisfy The FA’s ground grading requirements

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The Premier League wholly funds the FSIF, investing £6m each year. Since 2000 a total of £51.67m worth of grants have been redistributed to clubs right across England and Wales.

This funding from the top of the game ensures that much-needed ground improvement projects throughout the football pyramid can be undertaken, helping create safe and sustainable facilities for clubs and their fans for many years to come.

The FSIF provides money for clubs in the Football League and The FA National League System down to step 7 who want to improve their facilities for players, officials and spectators.

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The Fans Fund Small Grants Scheme offers grants of up to £20,000 for projects that look to improve the relationship between fans and their clubs, the way football supporters engage with each other and fans’ experience of the game.

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Hungerford Town FC unveil series of improvements made at Bulpit LaneThe facilities at Hungerford Town FC's home ground, Bulpit Lane, have been transformed to now match the heights of their Conference South status. The ground improvements were unveiled recently (Saturday 8 December), and made possible by investment from the Premier League, which has been delivered by the Football Stadia Improvement Fund (FSIF).

Old Bradwell United FC open the doors to refurbished clubhouseA clubhouse extension will transform the matchday experience for players and fans of Old Bradwell United FC in Milton Keynes. The building, which was officially opened recently (Saturday 1 December 2018), was made possible by investment from the Premier League, which has been delivered by the Football Stadia Improvement Fund (FSIF).

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Hungerford Town FC unveil series of improvements made at Bulpit LaneThe facilities at Hungerford Town FC's home ground, Bulpit Lane, have been transformed to now match the heights of their Conference South status. The ground improvements were unveiled recently (Saturday 8 December), and made possible by investment from the Premier League, which has been delivered by the Football Stadia Improvement Fund (FSIF).10/12/2018

Old Bradwell United FC open the doors to refurbished clubhouseA clubhouse extension will transform the matchday experience for players and fans of Old Bradwell United FC in Milton Keynes. The building, which was officially opened recently (Saturday 1 December 2018), was made possible by investment from the Premier League, which has been delivered by the Football Stadia Improvement Fund (FSIF).03/12/2018

Nottinghamshire FA Life Member John Waterall unveils clubhouse upgrade for Awsworth Villa FC

Nottinghamshire FA Life Member John Waterall unveils clubhouse upgrade for Awsworth Villa FC

John Waterall, Nottinghamshire FA Life Member, officially unveiled the improvements made to Awsworth Villa FC’s clubhouse recently (Saturday 14 October), which was made possible by a grant from the Premier League, through the Football Stadia Improvement Fund (FSIF) – the largest funders of non-league football in the country.

The funding has enabled the Step 7 club, which can trace its roots back further than 1965, to install a state-of-the-art new shower system, to the delight of its players. The club hopes that this will help them to attract and retain more players in the future.

The new system replaces the existing showers, which had become unfit for purpose due to long-term use. The upgrade project will enable the club to continue at the ground well into the future, by providing its members with a more comfortable facility.

Awsworth Villa FC currently play at Step 7 in the Nottinghamshire Senior League. Thanks to the installation of the new shower system, their ground now meets the requirements for Step 6. This will benefit the club if they are promoted in the future.

Funded with £6.5m each year from the Premier League, the FSIF – the sister organisation of the Football Foundation – is the country’s largest provider of grants towards projects that help improve the comfort and safety of lower league football grounds in both the professional and amateur game. These improvements range from new football stands and turnstiles to floodlighting and improved provision for disabled supporters.

John Waterall, who has been involved in youth football since 1953 and is also a Life Vice-President of The FA, said: “I would like to thank Awsworth Villa FC for inviting me to officially unveil their clubhouse upgrade. I have spent a great deal of my life involved in youth football, so I understand how important it is for players to have access to the best possible facilities. I’m very glad to see that, thanks to investment from the Premier League through the Football Stadia Improvement Fund, the club can now offer its teams an improved experience.”

Paul Wilkinson, Vice Chairman of Awsworth Villa FC, said: “The FSIF grant will enable the club to play at our home ground for many more years to come. The new shower system means that are players are getting the best facilities we can offer them, which is important to keeping up love of the game. Thanks to the grant and the support from our local parish council, our future is secured for many more years to come.”

Peter McCormick OBE, Chairman of the Football Stadia Improvement Fund, said: “I am pleased to hear that a grant from the Premier League, delivered by the FSIF, has benefited Awsworth Villa FC’s clubhouse upgrade. This will help to attract and retain players, which is essential for clubs.

“Through the FSIF, the Premier League gives generous funding to upgrading stadia for lower league clubs. This investment helps to improve the experience and promote love of the game, for players and spectators alike.”

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"I have spent a great deal of my life involved in youth football, so I understand how important it is for players to have access to the best possible facilities. I’m very glad to see that, thanks to investment from the Premier League through the Football Stadia Improvement Fund, the club can now offer its teams an improved experience."- John Waterall, Nottinghamshire FA Life Member

Latest news

Hungerford Town FC unveil series of improvements made at Bulpit LaneThe facilities at Hungerford Town FC's home ground, Bulpit Lane, have been transformed to now match the heights of their Conference South status. The ground improvements were unveiled recently (Saturday 8 December), and made possible by investment from the Premier League, which has been delivered by the Football Stadia Improvement Fund (FSIF).10/12/2018 12:00am

Old Bradwell United FC open the doors to refurbished clubhouseA clubhouse extension will transform the matchday experience for players and fans of Old Bradwell United FC in Milton Keynes. The building, which was officially opened recently (Saturday 1 December 2018), was made possible by investment from the Premier League, which has been delivered by the Football Stadia Improvement Fund (FSIF).03/12/2018 12:00am